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A modern take on the classic shingle-style home, a flat metal roof replaces the classic sloped, cedar or cypress-clad roof in the backyard. Shaded areas offer relief from the intense midday sun or a random rain shower.

Durable, weather-resistant cushions and pillows provide a soft foundation. Lime green references nature's own lush color palette and the finish of both deck and chair materials resembles that of weathered cedar.

Operable via smartphone or tablet, the awning senses severity of rain or wind and retracts automatically as weather conditions require.

"The house lives from inside to outside but it also lives from outside to inside," says builder Glenn Layton. "If you are entertaining, you can have people sitting outside on a patio or under the covered porch as well as inside the house — all interacting together."